01/28/04 16:57:21 Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims February "African American History
                                    Month"
                                    Governor Schwarzenegger Proclaims February "African American History Month"
                                    EXECUTIVE DEPARTMENT
                                    STATE OF CALIFORNIA
                                    P R O C L A M A T I O N
                                    by the
                                    Governor of the State of California
                                    The history of our great country has been written by men and women of every race, religion and ethnic background, and African
                                    American History Month gives us the opportunity to learn more about this important part of our heritage.
                                    African American History Month recognizes the extraordinary contributions African Americans have made to the rich cultural
                                    history of our nation.  In particular, the vision and endurance of the courageous African American men and women who battled
                                    prejudice are most worthy of remembrance and tribute.
                                    This year marks the 50th anniversary of Brown vs. Topeka Board of Education, the landmark Supreme Court decision which outlawed
                                    segregation in our nation's public schools.  In 1954, the Supreme Court unanimously declared that separate educational facilities
                                    are "inherently unequal," and provided momentum to the noble struggle of African Americans for equality in society and under
                                    the law.
                                    Californians are a diverse and tolerant people, and African American History Month offers a unique opportunity for all Californians
                                    to learn about and commemorate the heritage of African Americans.
                                    NOW, THEREFORE, I, ARNOLD SCHWARZENEGGER, Governor of the State of California, do hereby proclaim the month of February, 2004,
                                    as "African American History Month."
                                    IN WITNESS WHEREOF  I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Great Seal of the State of California to be affixed this the
                                    twenty-eighth day of January 2004.
                                    /s/ Arnold Schwarzenegger
                                    Governor of California
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